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SparkyLinux 6.1 released with updated packages and improvements
The SparkyLinux team has announced yet another update to their system, SparkyLinux 6.1. Check
out the news and find out where to download the distro.
SparkyLinux is a lightweight, fast and simple Linux distribution designed for new and old
computers that have custom Enlightenment and LXDE desktops.
The project was born in October 2011 as a remix of Ubuntu with Enlightenment as the
default desktop with the name ue17r (Ubuntu Enlightenment17 Remix). After a few months
of testing, the base system was changed to Debian and renamed to SparkyLinux.
SparkyLinux is based on the 'testing' branch of Debian and uses a 'rolling-release' cycle.
It includes a collection of tools and scripts to make system administration easier for your
users. But it also has a version based on Debian Stable.
SparkyLinux is a desktop-oriented Linux distribution built on top of the Debian operating system.
It is a light, fast and simple Linux distribution, suitable to run on old computers without problems.
It aims to ease system resources and can breathe new life into old computers.
SparkyLinux includes a complete operating system with LXQt, Xfce and KDE desktop environments
and minimal images for MinimalGUI and MinimalCLI which allows you to install the system with
a minimal set of applications and then choose your own applications via Sparky Advanced
Installer.
Now, The SparkyLinux team has announced the release of SparkyLinux 6.1, the latest stable
update of the project's 6.x series.
SparkyLinux 6.1 News
Equipped with Linux kernel 5.10, SparkyLinux 6.1 “Po Tolo” comes with updated packages
from the Debian 11 “Bullseye” repository on November 9, 2021, so you should get a lot
of improvements. SparkyLinux 6.1 comes with Linux kernel. 5.10.
It should be noted that the Linux 5.10 kernel is a Long Term Supported (LTS) release. Kernel
developers plan to keep the 5.10 LTS kernel until 2026.
Plus, with the latest version, you can also find updated app packages that include:
Firefox 78.14.0esr Thunderbird 78.14.0
VLC 3.0.16 LibreOffice 7.0.4
LXQt 0.16.0 Xfce 4.16
Openbox 3.6.1-9 KDE Plasma 5.20.5
To learn more about this version of the distribution, visit the release note .
Download and try SparkyLinux 6.1 SparkyLinux 6.1 is available in various editions
with Xfce, LXQt and KDE Plasma desktop environments, as well as MinimalGUI (Openbox) and MinimalCLI
(text mode only) for both 64-bit and 32-bit systems. You can download it right now from
the official website.
The SparkyLinux 6 ISO image can now be downloaded by accessing the distribution's download page
.
If you are using SparkyLinux 6.0 on your personal computer, you can now upgrade to SparkyLinux
6.1 using the command shown below: sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
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The next point release of the Debian GNU /Linux based Polish distribution SparkyLinux , codenamed
“Po Tolo”, is the 6.1 stable release. The system, which is stated to have all packages
updated as of November 9, 2021 , is based on Debian 11 "Bullseye" . In the system, which
is basically configured on the 5.10.70Linux kernel; Other Linux kernel options are also
available. The ARMHF version of the system is configured on the 5.10.63-v7 Linux kernel.
The system made available with the KDE Plasma 5.20.5, Xfce 4.16, LXQt 0.16.0, Openbox 3.6.1
desktop environments; It contains software such as Firefox 78.14.0esr, Thunderbird 78.14.0,
VLC 3.0.16, LibreOffice 7.0.4. By the way, It is stated that there is no need for reinstallation
for SparkyLinux 6.x users, and if the system is kept up to date, it will already be updated
automatically.
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The SparkyLinux team has announced the release of SparkyLinux 6.1, latest stable update in
project’s 6.x series.
SparkyLinux is a desktop-oriented Linux distro created on the top of the Debian operating
system. It is lightweight, fast, and simple Linux distro, suitable to run on old computers
without any problems. It’s aims to be easy on system resources and can breathe new life
into aging computers.
SparkyLinux includes a full-fledged operating system with LXQt, Xfce, and KDE desktop environments
and minimal images for MinimalGUI and MinimalCLI which enables to install the system with a
minimal set of applications, and then choose your own applications via Sparky Advanced
Installer. Today the SparkyLinux development team announced
the release of SparkyLinux 6.1 rolling operating system. So let’s see what’s new.
SparkyLinux 6.1 Highlights
Powered by the Linux kernel 5.10, SparkyLinux 6.1 “Po Tolo” comes with a updated packages
from Debian 11 “Bullseye” repository as of November 9th, 2021, so you are supposed
to get a lot of improvements.
SparkyLinux 6.1 ships with Linux kernel. 5.10. It should be noted that the Linux kernel 5.10
is an Long Term Supported (LTS) version. The kernel developers have plans to maintain kernel
5.10 LTS up to 2026.
Moreover, with the latest release, you can also find updated application packages that
include:
Firefox 78.14.0esr Thunderbird 78.14.0
VLC 3.0.16 LibreOffice 7.0.4
LXQt 0.16.0 Xfce 4.16
Openbox 3.6.1-9 KDE Plasma 5.20.5
If you’re using SparkyLinux 6.0 on your personal computer, you can now upgrade to
SparkyLinux 6.1 using the command shown below: sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
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